Fusing must-have style with easy-to-wear practicality, hiking boots have stomped their mark onto catwalks and the high street alike.
Spending the last few seasons proving they’re a wardrobe staple, hiking boots show no signs of walking away from fashion anytime soon. This guide is intended to be a useful compilation of top styles and how-to-wear advice so you can rock the trend throughout the rest of winter and right into spring.
Celebrity favourite Red Wings are a great way to earn some serious fashion points. The rubber-soled leather boots from Mr Porter feature the famous Red Wing triple stich and are made from premium-quality leather.
This new-season design gives the hiking boot a more desirable aesthetic while retaining the comfortable practicality the boots were originality intended for. To style them in winter, you need to layer! Team them with a pair of rolled up jeans and thick colourful socks, and layer your clothing up top by pairing a cable knit with a pop of collar. A Penguin poloshirt would be perfect and this two-colour number from Academy Menswear would be ideal as it can be worn on its own come springtime.
If you prefer your footwear with a little less flash, there are a great deal of styles that place equipping the modern man for the great outdoors at the heart of their design. The Timberland Euro Sprint Hiker boot, available at ASOS, sacrifice fancy for practicality and comfort but remain stylish. Try teaming them with a weatherproof jacket, like this rainproof UCLA blue Neilsen jacket, and a ribbed wool hat for a weather-ready look.
For women wanting to work the trend, there are just as many desirable designs out there as there are for men. The Ahnu Sugerpine waterproof boots from Nordstrom come in a range of colours and are a great way to wear the style without feeling masculine. Whilst not looking particularity demure with skirts or dresses, they will look great teamed with jeans and leggings. Pair them with a waxed jacket from Urban Outfitters and fluffy scarf for an easy-to-wear daytime look.
